Senior Policy Advisor, System Advice Team

As our sole policy advisor, you will support Crown Law’s contribution to the development of policy proposals affecting the role of the Attorney-General, Solicitor-General or Crown Law, including criminal justice policy and matters affecting the judiciary, the operation of the courts, charitable trusts and other law officer functions. While focused on the justice sector, your role can include engagement with the Law Commission, Cabinet Office, Parliamentary Counsel Office and other departments.

Given the varied nature of the role, in any week you could be:

briefing the Attorney-General
managing and co-ordinating a review of the Solicitor-General’s prosecution guidelines
supporting consultation with Crown Solicitors
planning an internal policy work programme
reporting to the Leadership team
representing Crown Law in Justice sector governance groups or working groups
updating Crown Law’s policy on the proactive release of official information
working on Crown Law’s annual report
reviewing private members bills for implications for the rights and prerogatives of the Crown.

Is this you?

The role requires you to work effectively across the organisation, exercising sound judgement and initiative. It offers the opportunity to have influence at a senior level. You will bring excellent policy skills and are able to build on your relationships across government and lead interesting projects.

The role will appeal if you are a self-starter with a strong interest in Justice policy and a desire to work in a legal environment with an interesting constitutional role.

Ideally you will have:

a tertiary qualification in public policy or law
relevant experience, preferably in criminal justice practice or policy
initiative, sound judgement and the ability to work independently
exceptional oral and written communication skills
experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders and the ability to build strong relationships.

About Crown Law

Crown Law provides legal advice and representation services to the government in matters affecting the executive government, particularly in the areas of criminal, public law and Treaty of Waitangi. Crown Law has system leadership functions including strategic advice for state sector entities and developing the collective strength of government lawyers. Crown Law’s vision is to provide collaborative, indispensable legal services.

To be considered for a position at Crown Law you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand and are required to complete a Ministry of Justice Criminal Records Check.

What we can offer you

Crown Law offers flexible working and active career development through mentoring and training. You will work with corporate professionals and public lawyers committed to the rule of law and find professional challenges and opportunities. You will be working for a Government department that operates at the heart of New Zealand’s constitution. Crown Law has strong values that ‘how’ we do our work is as important as ‘what’ we do.

Crown Law embraces diversity and is committed to a positive and inclusive workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals and celebrate the collective talent of all employees.

This position is based in Wellington. Please talk to us about how we can make this role work for you.

If you’d like more information, please email justine.falconer@crownlaw.govt.nz

To apply, please use the following link: https://crownlaw.qjumpersjobs.co/jobs/details/Senior_Policy_Advisor%2C_System_Advice-1040350

For a copy of the job description visit: 2020.06.15—PD—Senior-Policy-Advisor-System-Advice.pdf

Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 26 February 2021.

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